Metaphysics is the study of consciousness and existence. Questions like “Why are we here? Where did we come from? And where are we going?” are all metaphysical in nature. Metaphysics also includes the paranormal since we are trying to answer questions related to our existence as well as our place in the Universe (or Multiverse).

For the past 30-plus years, I have been involved with teaching, training, and coaching in several fields, one of which is anomalous research. The basis for what I’ve taught over that period has been largely metaphysical in nature. Many have been exposed to this with the CPI and CLPI courses.

Last spring, I decided to put the concepts I have developed and taught over the past decades along with others into a series of metaphysically-based courses in which students can earn a non-academic PhD doctoral degree in:

Apparently, the crusade continues. Below is an email by a concerned individual in response to a blog that raises the question of accreditation, which I have not addressed in my previous blog. I do so below. By addressing this issue in my blog, I will not need to address it again the next time. First, the email I received.

Message:I am quite interested in your cert. as I feel its time to have this after looking at your site I feel you have it together well, BUT...I am concerned about this

Below is an example of some of the emails I've received over the past two years concerning the Certified Paranormal Investigator (CPI) course. I've chosen to post my reply because this person showed sincerity in asking his/her questions. Most of the emails I receive about this have been highly critical and contained ad hominem attacks. I post this here so that others may read and be saved the trouble of emailing me.

Hi [Name Deleted],I am happy to answer your questions because those questions were respectfully asked. I usually do not reply to these requests because most people already have their minds made up and only want to criticize (bitch). In answering your questions, I am going to be very direct. Please do not confuse this as directed at you personally.

You asked:First, what exactly was it that changed your mind? Because if you thought the same thing that many have said about any "certificate" sites in regard...